Male, 54 years old with Crohn's since 15 years old, diagnosed at age 46. Terminal ileum resected 2002. 5 months of remission. Crohn's has now been active since early 2003. Had a gall bladder removed Nov. of 2009. Currently on Remicade every 8 weeks, Nexium, Iron, B-12 injection every 4 weeks,5-asa Asacol, Morphine Sulfate as needed for pain. Cymbalta for long term pain control. 5-asa Salofalk, Entecort, Imuran and Prednisone in the past.

I was thinking just lastnight that I thought IDES birthday was yesterday or coming soon. Anyways, Happy Birthday. I hope you had a wonderful pain free day. Hugs!Gail*Nanners* Co-Moderator for Crohns Disease & Anxiety/Panic

Happy birthday! hope you had a good one Bev xDiagnosed with crohns at 13 now 43Reversal of temp ileostomy finally have a date 7th April 2010Meds: Iron syrup,Loperimide,Folic acid & Citalopram 60mg (for Anxiety.)

Thank you all for the warm wishes! I will confess that this was a BIG one - the big 6-0! Last night's celebration was very quiet since my day fell on Monday. However, there was nothing quiet about the birthday bash my mother threw for me on Saturday. Wonderful food in an awesome setting with great companions. Then with a couple drinks under my belt, I let my 84 year old mother talk us into going out dancing. It was undoubtedly the most fun I have had since my husband died. And yes, we had a designated driver which was good since I know I was over the limit. LOL! Also, for all of you who know actors, I spent a long time talking to "The Punisher" and star of "Hung." I had no clue who he was. When my DD's boyfriend learned who I had been chatting up, he really wanted to meet him. So I made the intro and lots more converstaion ensued. My DD's boyfriend thinks I am very cool - dinner, actors, dancing, and my mother picking up the tab.

And my only niece provided me with a great gift. She had her first child on my birthday!

Sounds like you had a wonderful night and needed a quiet Monday to recover! Happy belated B-Day!Suzanne

CD 20 years officially, 30 unofficially. 3 resections '93, '95 '97Managing with strict low residue diet, keeping symptoms to a minimum. All test show small amount of ulceration, still have occasional blockages. But still have a great time with my 2 daughters and husband!

I could not believe how interested he was in talking to me. Could it be I had absolutely no clue who he was? When he said he was in an HBO series, I figured he was some bit player. I don't have HBO so am basically clueless about their shows. Later I find out he is married. Dumb me, I thought he might have ulterior motives in mind which I found very flattering. I am getting old - my mind is playing tricks!

i hear hugh jackman is the same way.. goes out of his way to be nice and polite... especially when his kids are around, he wants them to learn proper manners.. he was on Leno tonight and was quite interesting.randynoguts

IDES I am so glad your Mom gave you such an awesome birthday party. It sounds like you had a great time. I think Tom Jane if I am not mistaken is married to that lady who stars in Medium. She's one of the Arquettes, just can't remember her first name.Gail*Nanners* Co-Moderator for Crohns Disease & Anxiety/Panic